Skipton double murder: Police arrest man after couple found dead in house

A man has been arrested after a couple in their 60s and 70s were found dead in a house in Skipton this morning.

North Yorkshire Police were called to an incident at Regent Crescent at about 7.30am on Tuesday (December 21).

Officers located the bodies of a man in his 60s and a woman in her 70s in the house.

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A man in his 30s, who was known to the victims, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody, and at this time police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

Detective Inspector Steve Menzies said: “Local residents will understandably be shocked to hear about this tragic incident. Although the investigation is at an early stage, a man has been arrested, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

“Officers from the neighbourhood policing team are conducting reassurance patrols in the area, and anyone with concerns can speak to them. I’d also ask anyone with information that could assist our enquiries to get in touch.”

Police family liaison officers are providing support to those affected, and people are asked to respect their privacy.

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Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the Major Investigation Team. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote reference number 12210264852 when passing information.

It is the second murder investigation being run by the force this week after a man's body was found in a flat in Harrogate on Monday. Three people have been arrested in connection with his death.